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Peer reviewedPopham, W. James – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Contends that educational reform strategies that feature measurement-driven instruction as their centerpiece are often maligned as "quick fixes." Although asserting that measurement-driven instruction has potential benefits, notes that assessment experts should share their knowledge with policymakers to avoid ineffective strategies. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedAirasian, Peter W. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Notes that, beginning in the mid-1970s, role of educational testing and assessment began to expand dramatically in response to reports portraying U.S. schools and students in less than favorable light. Sees the future status of new forms of assessment that are used to influence curricula and motivate teachers and students being related to their…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Motivation
